War Production surge touted as crucial for Allied victory
Office of Government Reports says U S June output of planes tanks ships guns and ammo nearly triple November before Pearl Harbor and warns against premature boasting. Nelson notes 36 percent of first half income went to military needs while Britain and Germany spend 50 to 100 percent. War Production Board to limit civilian production to protect war effort. Rationing chief Henderson warns counterfeit coupons will be prosecuted and gasoline coupons may be sold on a coupon credit basis until July 31. OPA to raise August fire and tube quotas and 90 000 tires allocated for rationing. Maximum price and rent controls praised but food prices still rising about 13 percent May 15 to June 15. Households may sue over overcharges starting July 31 with damages up to 50 or triple the amount plus attorney fees. Rental areas designated and by August 1 rent rules apply in 94 areas. Local notes list hay hands sought and visits to Middle Piney lake by residents.
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U. S
Pearl Harbor
Nelson
U. S.s
Great Britain
Germany
War Production Board
Priv
Henderson
OPA
Nicks
Jim
Dr Cranes World War I Service and Public Roles
Dr. Crane volunteered in World War I rising from subordinate to Major in the Educational Service of the Division of Physical Reconstruction. He directed vocational training for 200000 wounded soldiers, led over 100 vocations, and later authored the official medical history. He held Lt Colonel in the reserves and chaired national military university committees and a vocational rehabilitation commission.
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Crane
Surgeon General's Office
Ingresive Reserve
Just Colleges Associations
Iun
Horn
Phi Beta Kappa
Columbia University
Artists Guild At Sargent's Inn Luncheon Event
Mrs. Sadie Osterhout hosted the Artists Guild at the Sargent Inn for a midday gathering on Tuesday July 21. Members admired poetry, paintings, and readings while table flowers brightened the private parlor. The next meeting is planned for August 4 at Mrs. Richardson’s home. Notice: Sunday School paused until fall.
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Sadie Osterhout
Artist Guild
Sargent Inn
Osterhout
Kemmerer
Guild
Sargents
Mrs. Sargent
Meyer
John Larimer
Mildred Jensen
Bess
Mildred Miller
Clark
Madge Funk
Bayers
Sargent
Percheron Stallions Sold as Rubber War Drives Delivery Trends
Three fine purebred Percheron stallions were moved into Sublette County from Boone Nebraska. Birleigh Binning of Pinedale bought Ettamot, a six year old grandson of Boncardalp¢e, with noted sires in his line. G Jewett of Big Piney and EB Richardson of Daniel bought yearlings Konnot Galyps and Jasmine's Pride. The article notes rising Percheron sales linked to wartime rubber conservation and a shift to horse drawn deliveries in firms like breweries and dairies, with city life showcasing these horses in daily commerce. It mentions Roy Lozier of Cora planning to run for sheriff, and local residents traveling or fishing before army induction.
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Sublette County
Boone
Nebraska
Birleigh Binning
Pinedale
Ettamot
Boncardalp¢e
Carnet
Kontact
C. G. Jewett
Big Piney
EB. A. Richardson
Daniel
Jasmine
Selim
Herae
War Bond Quotas by States for July Released
Henry Morgenthau Jr announces the July War Bond quotas placing the nation on a billion dollar per month basis to fund war costs. The release compares May state sales to quotas and notes June figures to follow, with Utah 71.3 percent above and Montana 22.6 percent below. Alaska and Hawaii lead sales on quota, and Treasury promotes 10 percent per pay period window stickers and lapel buttons as patriotism yardsticks.
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Henry Morgenthau Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Utah
Montana
Alaska
Hawaii
Treasury
U.S. Treasury Department
Alabama
New
Arkansas
North Dakota
California
Ohio
Colorado
Oklahoma
Connecticut
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Rhode Island
Florida
South Carolina
Georgia
South Dakota
Idaho
Tennessee
Texas
Indiana
Dwa
Vermont
Kansas
Virginia
Kentucky
Washington
Louisiana
Maine
Wisconsin
Maryland
Massachusetts
Wyoming
Michigan
Minnesota
Canal
Mississippi
Agnes
Missouri
Puerto Rico
Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Robertson Plans $30 Monthly Pension for Elderly Nonworking
Republican U S Senate candidate E V Robertson proposes old age retirement with a $30 monthly pension to anyone over 60 who is employed, no strings attached. He calls for absorbing returning veterans into industry and for wage support as part of a postwar plan. He is a Wyoming stockman and businessman seeking the nomination on a nonpartisan war platform.
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E. V. Robertson
United States
Gaspers
Robertson
Imoody
Wyoming
Gas Masks Now Far Improved From World War I In War Service
The Chemical Warfare Branch of the War Department issues gas masks to every man in the service and emphasizes safety. Memorial service at the Church of St. Hubert the Hunter will be held at.
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Chemical Warfare Branch
War Department
Church of St
Hubert the Hunter
Sherman Family Moves to Omaha for New Livestock Inspector Post
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Sherman and four children depart Big Piney for Omaha Nebraska where Mr Sherman will serve as livestock inspector for Wyoming at the Omaha Union Stock Yards. If satisfied with the job, the family plans to make their new home there.
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Wm. E. Sherman
Phyllis
Patsy
Jean
Billy
Omaha
Nebraska
Opal
Barbecue and Service Held in Bendurant Wyoming
A community barbecue at noon and a 3 PM service were announced for August in Bendurant Wyoming. Local residents and nearby people were invited to attend the event hosted by community members.
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Bendurant
Wyo
Big Cincy
Primary Election Proclamation for Sublette County Wyoming
Sublette County Wyoming issues a proclamation ordering a primary election on August 18 1942 at multiple precinct polling places to nominate party candidates and elect party committeemen ahead of the November 8 1942 general election. Signed by J A S F Mickelson chairman and County Clerk P A Len.
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Pinedale
Wyoming
Subleste
Big Piney Bondurant
Kendal Bronk
Cora Merna
Daniel
Ghureh
WH. Showers
Joe Miller
Jas F. Mickelson
Board of County Commissioners
Sublette County
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Office OF Government Reports
Donald Jewett
John Stevens
Middle Piney Lake
N. P. Christensen
Charles
Fred Guthrie
Halfway
DR. Crane
William McGinnis
LaBarge
Tom Solon
South Dakooa
Murdock
Stanley Murdock
Mr. Todd
Artists Guild At
Sargent's Inn
Congregational Church
Roy Lozier
Cora
Lovier
Arting Smith
Mith Bros. Hardware and Furniture Co
Cooklake
Army
Fort Lofan, Colo
Lester Gorman Olson
Sammay Adfison Sage
Albert M. Lewis
WY Ax
U.S. Treasury
District of Columbia
GOP
Sherman
Court House
Paren C. Paler
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